# Baltic dry bulk shipping index falls on weaker capesize rates

> The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index fell 1.3% to 2,980 points on Friday, ending a seven-session rise, while capesize rates dropped 2.4% to 4,719 points. The index still recorded a 4.4% weekly gain and its fourth consecutive weekly rise. Capesize daily earnings decreased by $1,062 to $39,295.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-13T18:10:44.887Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/98125-baltic-dry-bulk-shipping-index-falls-on-weaker-capesize-rates
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Shipping rates for large bulk vessels set the cost of moving grain and oilseeds on ocean routes, which affects export margins and delivered prices. The small daily dip with weekly gains points to firm but not accelerating freight costs.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: neutral

## Sources

- investing.com: https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/baltic-dry-bulk-shipping-index-falls-on-weaker-capesize-rates-93CH-5026166

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